The most beautiful nature, unhurried rhythm of life, authentic villages and modern cities, excursions in Finland - all this is revealed to a Russian at the first meeting. An important point is that a well-developed transport system allows you to get to Helsinki from any major airport in Russia and other countries in a matter of hours.
Although there is a widespread misconception that looking for beautiful places, historical and cultural monuments, sights are needed in distant exotic countries, and states located very close cannot please with anything interesting. But, as practice shows, it is the neighbors who surprise, the Finnish tourist "chips" - fishing on lakes and the sea coast, ancient fortresses and churches, the beautiful capital of Helsinki, the main goal of children's excursions is to get to know Santa Claus, whose residence is in this country …
Capital excursions in Finland
Sightseeing and thematic excursions in Helsinki are the most popular among guests of Finland; these are combined routes that combine transportation by car (bus) and walking in the districts. One of the most interesting excursion offers is called “Greater Finland in Little Helsinki”.
The journey lasts about two hours, costs between 35-50 €, will appeal to both adults and children, along the route it is proposed to explore the city's sights and get acquainted with the museum expositions. Acquaintance with Finland in Helsinki begins with the island-skansen (open-air museum), which contains ancient architectural structures.
From all over the country came here wooden saunas, farms, barns and whole estates - the buildings date back to the XVII-VXIII centuries. The highlight of the exposition, interesting primarily for the male half of the group, is the boats that belonged to the Vikings, and the original samples are presented, not copies or reconstructions.
Further, tourists have a chance to learn how the Finns lived in the 19th century, to get acquainted with castles and churches, Russian Finland. Among the important sights of the Finnish capital, the following stand out:
- Market Square and Senate Square;
- the Aleksanterinkatu street area, directly related to the activities of the Russian Emperor Alexander II;
- Athenaeum, one of the most luxurious museums in Helsinki.
For many tourists, it becomes a discovery that the inhabitants of Finland are grateful to Russia and the Russian emperor for the development of the city, the appearance of important objects, in particular, the Orthodox cathedral and the chic Senate Square in the center of the capital.
Northern exotic
The second most popular route among the guests of Finland is associated with amazingly beautiful animals, it is called “On a visit to the friendly Husks”. The duration of such an unusual excursion is 1 hour, but the impressions and memories are the sea. Acquaintance with Husks becomes a real treat for young tourists and an important event for parents.
The excursion program includes acquaintance with the life of animals, a story about their appearance in Finland, the possibilities of using them on the farm. Efficient and hardy, affectionate and friendly huskies remain in the memory for a long time.
The fabulous valley of the Moomin Trolls
One of the most famous children's writers in Finland - Tove Jansson, she glorified her country with stories about the amazing world of the Moomins. It was thanks to her that a theme park dedicated to these heroes appeared in the country. Today, it is in the first place not only among local residents, but also among guests; the Moomin Park is located on the coast, not far from the town of Naantali.
If you are coming from Russia, then you need to be ready for a two-day trip, since, in addition to visiting Naantali, the program usually includes a visit to the Sirena water park, a tour of Helsinki. A transfer from Turku will cost 2,000 rubles, the cost of the trip is about 8,000 rubles, but this amount does not include the cost of tickets to the Moomin Valley and the capital's museums.
Children will love the very beginning of the journey, since the Valley can only be reached directly by a small train. On the spot, the guests get to know the life of the Moomin Trolls, as if they are completely immersed in the world of amazing fairy-tale creatures. Many houses, attractions, towers, stairs and swings have been built from wood. Fairy tale characters walk along the streets of the town, they play with children, take pictures, can take part in a children's party. The most vivid impressions are left by the Moomins' house - a three-storey mansion with a unique design for each of the rooms.
The cost of visiting the park is 28 € (for one day) and 38 € if guests stay for two days. Children who are under two years old enter the territory of the Moomin Park for free, everyone else has to pay. Interestingly, there is no adult or child ticket, the cost is the same for both young guests and their parents.
